What Does Mrs. Claus Do?

a book by  Kate Wharton

and

illustrated by Christian Slade

This books provides possible answers to a question I am sure many little children have asked.  I know as a little girl, I wondered what Mrs. Claus did.  What is her job or her role?  What does she do while Santa is away and busy with his activities?  The author provides many many ideas.  I like this book for a number of reasons.  I love the rhythm and the rhyming; the words flow nicely and easily together.  I love the educational opportunities the words provide.  As a homeschool mom, I am always looking for books that are jumping off points for learning.  The different jobs and occupations that are listed are perfect for this.  There are careers listed that I have no idea what is included in the job descriptions!  This book can provide education for me too!

Although no age range is given for this book, when I read it to my bunch (ages 3-7) they listened intentively.  I think they will enjoy it more as they get a little older though.  I would suggest it for children aged five to nine.  And to include the learning opportunity I suggested above, you could extend that age to ten or eleven.

Disclosure: This book was graciously sent to me by HarperCollins Publishing.

By Kate Wharton This is a delightful Christmas story that focuses on Mrs. Claus’s. We speculate all the way through the book about what on earth Mrs. Claus does while her dear husband is off delivering gifts to boys and girls all over the world. Doe she stay home to clean up the mess Santa and the Elves left behind? Maybe she reads or plays a game. Maybe she even throws a Jingle Bell Ball? Does she run Claus Enterprises? Perhaps she follows Santa making sure he is safe? Well whatever she does…I am just glad that she is there for Dear ole Santa! This is a delightful Santa story. Especially if you are getting tired of the same ole stories! You can also use you imaginations and think up other ways that Dear Mrs. Claus may be occupying her time.